Variety traits
Leafiness is an agronomic indicator reflecting the proportion of leaves in the total plant biomass, expressed as a percentage. It is of key importance for assessing the nutritional value of crops and the intensity of photosynthetic processes.
Mentioned in descriptions 13 493 varieties reference book.
Leafiness represents the ratio of leaf mass to the total mass of the plant's above-ground organs. This indicator is manifested through the ratio of leaf blades to stems, which directly determines the nutritional value of forage crops, as leaves contain significantly more vitamins and protein than stems.
The value of leafiness depends on the genetic characteristics of the variety, the current stage of plant development, and the applied agricultural practices. Generally, the proportion of leaves is higher at the beginning of the growing season and gradually decreases towards the flowering and maturation stages, when the mass of stems and generative organs increases.
During variety trials, leafiness is evaluated as part of the variety's agricultural utility through gravimetric analysis of green mass samples. High values are preferred for forage crops, while low values may indicate coarseness, which reduces digestibility and the nutritional quality of the product.
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Trifolium hybridum L. · Alsike clover
Skriveri Research Centre
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Hazera Seeds B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi
SEMO a.s
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
Rijk Zwaan Budapest, H
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
HM.CLAUSE
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Landbrugets Kartoffelfond, Foraedlst., DK-7184 Vandel
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
MIKKELSENS Inc. (US)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ZKI, H
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HM Clause Inc (US)
Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG, D-59557 Lippstadt
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND MARIE LUISE
Dianthus L. · Carnation
Lab. De Phys. Veget., Barberet Et Ducloux Et Cie
Rosa L. · Rose
Marie Louise Meilland
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics, I
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
SAKATA SEED SUDAMERICA LTDA
Medicago sativa L. nothosubsp. varia (Martyn) Arcang. · Bastard Medic
G.I.E. GRASS
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Nehama, Shulamit
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
DE LANGEN FRANK
Rosa L. · Rose
Samuel McGredy
Dianthus L. · Carnation
Lab. De Phys. Veget., Barberet Et Ducloux Et Cie